Our oysters
Oysters at
peak perfection
At Bear Tide, we combine art and skill, and a whole lot of passion to grow our oysters.
We start with premium seed, using only hatcheries with long, proven track records of healthy clean oysters. We implement a range of grow methods and topography to create different flavor patterns across a variety of sizes and shapes.
Our flats vary in topography from level and exposed, to sloped and deeper, to allow for dramatic water flow over the oysters. And we give them room to grow – up to 50% more room than most East Coast farms.
Under these carefully cultivated and sustainable conditions, oysters from Bear Tide develop strong shells, deep cups, nice hinges, beautiful shapes, and delicious flavor profiles ranging from light & crisp to rich & hearty.
We meticulously screen, sort, and grade our oysters along their path to development, giving them the special care they require, ultimately, to complement the chef’s craft. We do what it takes to ensure consistency from season to season, year to year.
It’s minutes from the water to our 7,500 sq ft wholesale facility, which is designed specifically to support delivery through all seasons – from sun to squall to winter storm.
Bear Tide Oysters Classic Offerings
Little Bears
Our Petite Selection- Grow method:
- Cultivated from seeds in calmer, protected waters. Grown utilizing open trays, free flow bags and harvested in an adolescent stage, these hand culled oysters feature smooth shells, a tender composition in the perfect cocktail size and shape.
- Flavor profile:
- Sweet and mild.
- Size:
- 2.5"-3"
bear tide
Our House Specialty- Grow method:
- Cultivated from seeds in heavy tidal flow areas. Grown utilizing open trays and spacious free flow bags, our most popular oysters feature deep cup shells, a smooth tender composition in a traditional size to savor as an appetizer or meal.
- Flavor profile:
- Salty with a sweet final note.
- Size:
- 3"-3.5"
Warren Cove
Our Select Offering- Grow method:
- Cultivated from seeds in heavy tidal flow areas with turbulent waters. Grown utilizing open trays and eventually left to mature on the ocean floor, these select oysters feature large unique deep-cup shells, a meaty, robust composition in a size and shape ideal for the oyster connoisseur served in the half shell or cooked to perfection.
- Flavor profile:
- Salty and bold.
- Size:
- 3.5"-4"
Bear Tide Oysters SEASONAL Offerings
Summer Nightcap
Watch for our seasonal specialties featuring their own unique characteristics
Harvest moon
Watch for our seasonal specialties featuring their own unique characteristics
Winter Tide
Watch for our seasonal specialties featuring their own unique characteristics
Salty Pearl
Watch for our seasonal specialties featuring their own unique characteristics
exclusive chef offerings
Our ability to tweak and finesse grow methods means we can customize any order to chef specifications. This enables the chef to best suit the palate of the restaurant’s overall offerings.
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Got a question? Need a sample? A Bear Tide Oyster sales representative is ready to help with your wholesale needs. Email to request a visit.
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